- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: CHSN | MSGS | NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks (27-33) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (37-33) on Mar. 29 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Blackhawks vs. Devils Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blackhawks vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Devils will win this game with 80.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+5.95 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 20 games (+6.85 Units / 29% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+5.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 56% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 45-28 against the spread this NHL season (+0.2 Units / 0.16% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 27-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units /-4.11% ROI
- Blackhawks are 31-40 when betting the Over for -12.75 Units / -15.75% ROI
- Blackhawks are 40-31 when betting the Under for +6.1 Units /7.61% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 27-45 against the spread this NHL season (-23.2 Units /-21.9% ROI).
- Devils are 37-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -2.13% ROI
- Devils are 31-40 when betting the Over for -13.25 Units / -16.46% ROI
- Devils are 40-31 when betting the Under for +6.85 Units / 8.7% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Devils vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +165 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +165 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +190 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +200 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +240 |
| Jesper Bratt (NJ) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -155 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -150 | 3.5 +110 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -155 | 3.5 +115 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 3.5 +135 | 3.5 -185 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 30-30 (.500) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 10-23 (.303) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Devils are 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils are 2-50 (.038) when trailing after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .146
The Devils were 3-28 (.097) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Blackhawks averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils have 3.0 rush chances per game in the first period this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
The Devils have 79 second chance scoring opportunities on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.38 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.06
The Blackhawks have 37.0 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.0
The Blackhawks have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blackhawks allowed 88 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Devils allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Devils allowed 13.9 high danger chances per game last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Devils have 1,137 successful stick checks this season — tied for 4th most among NHL Teams
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